If you’re one of the millions of Americans dealing with the current pandemic crisis, you’re likely reading this from your home, where you’ve been told to shelter-in-place. While these recommendations might be inconvenient, you can still make positive changes during this uncertain time. For example, newly minted work-from-home employees can leverage their increased time at home to learn how to better conserve energy, save water, and implement other eco-friendly tips.
If you’ve looked at your energy bill lately and wonder if there is room for improvement, you just have to look toward the sky for a possible solution: the sun. Solar power allows you to harness the sun’s energy and use it in your home. In some cases, you might even be able to fully disconnect from the main electrical grid or at the very least, reduce your dependence on it. Plus, it boasts low maintenance costs over its lifespan.
Pool Solar Heaters: How to Heat Your Pool With Solar Panels
March 15, 2019
Each year, homeowners in the US spend anywhere from $1,200 to $5,000 on standard pool maintenance and that doesn’t even take into account utilities and repairs. When you consider utilities and possible repairs the investment in a pool can be as much as $5,000 annually.
Even with many homeowners stating the cost to maintain a pool is well worth it for them to enjoy the outdoors with their friends and family this can be a challenge in many household budgets.
Use Solar Energy Financing to Harness the Power of the Sun
September 28, 2018
The goal of a solar power system is to efficiently convert energy from the sun into electric power that you can use in your home or business. Over time, the money you save on lower electric bills–or by eliminating your electric bill completely–may pay for the original cost of the solar power system.
Coral Gables Commissioner Embraces Solar, Leads City by Example
June 9, 2017
When Vince Lago was sworn in as the City of Coral Gables Commissioner four years ago, he had two objectives: to maintain public safety and to promote sustainability.
The commissioner has stayed true to his word.
In 2014, he facilitated the city’s adoption of residential property assessed clean energy (PACE) financing—a program that was only available commercially in the two years prior. Supported unanimously by the City Commission, PACE enhances the city’s participation in the Clean Energy Green Corridor program.
“Fair trade” is a common term that people encounter in places like coffee shops, supermarkets, and boutique clothing stores. Most consumers probably associate this label with good working conditions where the product was grown or produced. Workers’ rights are indeed an integral part of the fair trade movement, but there is much more to it than that.
8 Energy Efficient Upgrades That Can Lower Your Tax Bill
February 10, 2017
Government tax credits may be available for homeowners who make efficiency upgrades to their properties. These improvements can help reduce the amount of carbon emissions that homes generate and release into the atmosphere while lowering the strain on the power grid. Such upgrades may have an extra benefit for homeowners: they can reduce monthly power bills. Ideally, the money saved on electricity can help finance efficiency projects over time.
